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Today many have the day off in observance of Memorial Day. Many have plans to barbecue, go to a lake or river, spend time lounging by a pool or plan to visit with friends and family.
Although completely acceptable forms of recreation for a day off, individuals across the nation should take a minute to reflect on the meaning of this holiday.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs more than 42 million Americans have served during wartime and more than a million gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives.

Ruston can applaud one of its own this week following the SEC championship performance of the LSU golf team over the weekend.

Coached by Ruston native Chuck Winstead, the Tiger’s golf team, ranked seventh in the country, lifted the SEC Championship trophy for the first time in 28 seasons on Sunday afternoon as they turned a three-shot deficit entering the day into a three-shot victory with a winning score of 13-under par 827 at the 2015 SEC Men’s Golf Championships held this weekend at Sea Island Golf Club’s Seaside Course.

Signs of local voter apathy have been apparent in the last couple of elections.

In the most recent election Nov. 19 — less than 20 percent of registered voters in Lincoln Parish bothered to cast their ballots.

In addition to a Constitutional amendment and a Police Jury race, this election included the runoff for state House District 12. Only around 30 percent of voters living in the northern half of Lincoln Parish — which along with Union Parish makes up House District 12 — helped to determine who will make decisions for our state about taxes, new laws and funding for large-scale projects.

Congratulations to the NFL for pulling off one of the best Super Bowl spectacles ever over the weekend.

After two weeks of treading troubled waters in the wake of the “Deflategate” scandal, it was smooth sailing for Super Bowl XLIX. From pregame festivities to the stunning halftime show to the nailbiting finish, this one had something for everyone.

An estimated 114.4 million people watched the New England Patriots’ thrilling win over the Seattle Seahawks, making it the fifth time in six years that a Super Bowl game has set a record as the most-watched event in U.S. television history.